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no u.s. casualties but a u.s. base was breached by insurgents earlier today. >> barbara, explain to our audience the difference here. you and i both understand this. a forward operating base is very different than, say, the main base where you have a lot of people here. this is a very small group and as you say security very tight. exain the significance of this. >> reporter: you bet, suzanne. a forward operating base, just as you said, is not like the big international bases we have visited in kabul or bagram, acres and acres. these are locations out in the middle of front line combat zones often simply surrounded by wire, barriers, security checkpoints, troops on patrol. usually several dozen troops at these bases not major bases like you would normally think of. look, some of the big bases have also come under attack, but at these forward locations, security is at a heightened state all the time. so for this to have happened, the key question is how did the insurgents get in. >> barbarastarr. thank you. >>> nex
no u.s. casualties but a u.s. base was breached by insurgents earlier today. >> barbara, explain to our audience the difference here. you and i both understand this. a forward operating base is very different than, say, the main base where you have a lot of people here. this is a very small group and as you say security very tight. exain the significance of this. >> reporter: you bet, suzanne. a forward operating base, just as you said, is not like the big international bases we...
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we're told the u.s. embassy is working with the mexican government now to try and figure this one out. determine who's responsibility it was for this hijacker. mike, let me just ask this question, then i'll listen in once again. we're two days from the anniversary of 9/11. is there anything going on in your head that makes you think that there may be any relationship at all. >> you know, rick, right now we really can't say that there is, but it's something that's always in the back of people's minds especially when we get close to an anniversary because there are a number of different terrorist groups who have the format of terrorism on anniversaries of different days of different acts. >> it may be important just to note it. let's listen in, these are pictures we haven't seen before. there's the plane, look at the relationship between the plane and the people who are there with security forces. and let me see if i can listen in. they're doing an interview with a passenger. how did you know the plane had
we're told the u.s. embassy is working with the mexican government now to try and figure this one out. determine who's responsibility it was for this hijacker. mike, let me just ask this question, then i'll listen in once again. we're two days from the anniversary of 9/11. is there anything going on in your head that makes you think that there may be any relationship at all. >> you know, rick, right now we really can't say that there is, but it's something that's always in the back of...
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u.s. laboratories where researchers carry out about 1,000 explosions each year. we want to welcome our viewers in the united states and around the world. i'm wolf blitzer. you're in "the situation room" "the situation room." almost every american can recall exactly where they were when they heard the news. 15 years ago monday. a massive homemade bomb ripped apart the murrah federal office building in oklahoma city killing 168 people. the shock of the attack was compounded when it became clear that it was an act of domestic terrorism carried out by a young army are veteran who had grown to hate the federal government. bill clinton was the united states president at the time. he sat down with me to recall that day. mr. president, thanks very much for joining us t seems to me and i assume for you like yesterday. april 19, 1995. when you first heard that there was an incident in oklahoma city, i assume you remember where you were and what immediately went through your mi mind. >> yeah. i was i
u.s. laboratories where researchers carry out about 1,000 explosions each year. we want to welcome our viewers in the united states and around the world. i'm wolf blitzer. you're in "the situation room" "the situation room." almost every american can recall exactly where they were when they heard the news. 15 years ago monday. a massive homemade bomb ripped apart the murrah federal office building in oklahoma city killing 168 people. the shock of the attack was compounded...
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. >> all this happening while u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton. she has been meeting with mohamed morsi, the country's newly-elected president. hillary there to offer help for the tran. >> translator: transition and its economic rival. >> he understands his presidency and indeed the democratic transition depends on building the transition across the spectrum to work on a new constitution at parliament. to protect civil society, to draft a new constitution that will be respected by all. >> clinton is also expected to touch on two sensitive issues, women's rights and equality for the egyptian copton christians. >>> visa and master card and some of the biggest banks have agreed to a massive settlement with retailers totaling $7.2 billion. the law center surrounds credit card swipe fees. merchants alleges they were fixing the price on the feees. credit card companies agred to suspend fees for about eight months. and speaking of big banks, j.p. morgan chase is now the focus of a federal investigation. yesterday the bank said that losses from risky trad
. >> all this happening while u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton. she has been meeting with mohamed morsi, the country's newly-elected president. hillary there to offer help for the tran. >> translator: transition and its economic rival. >> he understands his presidency and indeed the democratic transition depends on building the transition across the spectrum to work on a new constitution at parliament. to protect civil society, to draft a new constitution that will be...
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consulates along the u.s./mexico board whaeshgs does that say to you in terms of the protections you will continue to have in juarez or perhaps whether the violence will increase in juarez? >> i think that the -- what's very important about this whole thing is that the u.s. has in a statement by president obama considered this a joint problem. this is -- this is something that has to be told by both countries is that -- this is a problem right along the border. it is not just a mexican problem. it is a u.s./mexico problem. i'm very glad that the u.s. has taken that position. also, you know, we -- there's -- it is important that the -- those u.s. employees and their families feel safe. and that -- the actions taken by the state department in that regard, i think it is also important. there was -- there was a crime committed against these one -- member of the consulate. another one related to the consulate and it is important that they feel safe. >> are you able to tell me any more about the investigation of tha
consulates along the u.s./mexico board whaeshgs does that say to you in terms of the protections you will continue to have in juarez or perhaps whether the violence will increase in juarez? >> i think that the -- what's very important about this whole thing is that the u.s. has in a statement by president obama considered this a joint problem. this is -- this is something that has to be told by both countries is that -- this is a problem right along the border. it is not just a mexican...
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he deliver add speech at the u.s. embassy in kabul today and then met with afghan president hamid karzai. >>> and building up america starts right now, tom foreman takes a closer look at innovative ways people and communities are coping in these tough economic times. >> the great wide west was the land of opportunity for pioneers and it still is. folks here are hearing the creeks and rumbles in the economy as much as anyone else. but they're also moving ahead despite all that. through technology, the arts, agriculture and so much more, building up america in their own western way. welcome on board the cnn express rolling through the land of enchantment. i'm tom foreman. new mexico is geographically a vast state. in terms of its economy, not so much. it's quite small compared to some of its powerful neighbors. there are only about 2 million people living here. but they have an endless supply of stories to tell about how they are trying to build up in these down times. and that's where we begin with a man who believes i
he deliver add speech at the u.s. embassy in kabul today and then met with afghan president hamid karzai. >>> and building up america starts right now, tom foreman takes a closer look at innovative ways people and communities are coping in these tough economic times. >> the great wide west was the land of opportunity for pioneers and it still is. folks here are hearing the creeks and rumbles in the economy as much as anyone else. but they're also moving ahead despite all that....
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in the u.s., we also have an operation. and then we have another holding, another industrial sector. >> larry: how do you stay on top of that? >> how can you manage and be on top of the things you do? i think that when you are involved in a business, first of all, you need to know the business. and then after that, you know the business and you -- the numbers tell you what is happening. you can read with the numbers if things are going well or not going well. you can look at the operation of your competitors, and you look at the references, and trying to achieve the best reference internationally. you are following the business not necessarily going to the different industry, but just going to the market to see what is happening. what people are thinking. you can see with the numbers, many things. the numbers talk to you. >> larry: were you always good with numbers? >> yes. some people are very good with letters, and others have numbers that you can manage numbers in different ways, and then you read the numbers and you und
in the u.s., we also have an operation. and then we have another holding, another industrial sector. >> larry: how do you stay on top of that? >> how can you manage and be on top of the things you do? i think that when you are involved in a business, first of all, you need to know the business. and then after that, you know the business and you -- the numbers tell you what is happening. you can read with the numbers if things are going well or not going well. you can look at the...
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drug war zone right over the u.s. border. a new warning that you need to hear if you're traveling to mexico. >>> and terrifying moments on a mountain in british columbia. an avalanche right during the time of a snow mobile competition. we'll get your comments on. [ male announcer ] downy has always brought comfort and softness to your family. now, you can help downy bring extra comfort to more than 10,000 hospitalized kids. when you purchase specially marked downy, you help donate hand-made quilts to kids in hospitals across the country. so look for downy with the quilted label and bring a touch of comfort to those who need it most. downy. feel more. you have heel pressure. huh? you have high arches. really? (announcer) people everywhere are discovering what's really going on with their feet. you have flat feet. i do? (announcer) foot care scientists are behind dr. scholl's custom fit orthotic center. as flat as kansas, sir. that's flat. whoa! (announcer) its unique foot mapping technology identifies the areas you put the mos
drug war zone right over the u.s. border. a new warning that you need to hear if you're traveling to mexico. >>> and terrifying moments on a mountain in british columbia. an avalanche right during the time of a snow mobile competition. we'll get your comments on. [ male announcer ] downy has always brought comfort and softness to your family. now, you can help downy bring extra comfort to more than 10,000 hospitalized kids. when you purchase specially marked downy, you help donate...
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. >> on sunday, the u.s. state department was investigating the authenticity of the claims the youth was a u.s. it is. they told cnn they were working with border protection on the case. if true, this would be the second high-profile case of an american working for the mexican drug cartels. in august, edgar valdez villareal was caught by the mexican navy. >>> nick joining us right now. you've been making a lot of phone calls all day long. where does the case go now you. >> that's a good question. we don't know what happens from here. there's no precedent set. he's thought to be the youngest person involved in drug trafficking. it's not a surprise they're staying tight-lipped. we know he's in mexico city. we don't know what happens next. >> they have to make a determination whether he is indeed an american citizen or born in san diego, as he stated during that videotape. if he is, what would that mean in terms of prosecuting him? >> this is a very big deal here. la barbie, he was an american citizen. he's bein
. >> on sunday, the u.s. state department was investigating the authenticity of the claims the youth was a u.s. it is. they told cnn they were working with border protection on the case. if true, this would be the second high-profile case of an american working for the mexican drug cartels. in august, edgar valdez villareal was caught by the mexican navy. >>> nick joining us right now. you've been making a lot of phone calls all day long. where does the case go now you. >>...
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u.s. troops in iraq today. he's celebrating the fourth for the second straight year there and he's discussing the country's political future and withdrawal perhaps for your the us troops. >>> the president wants to draw down. cannery crowley asked if that means the nation building plan has been successful. >> it's never going to be san diego. it's going to always be the wild west. afghanistan is the same way. we're never going to make it like we are here. we don't want it like we are in this nation, so let them do what that i do nationally. make sure they're not a threat to us. that's it. >> in afghanistan, same question. how do you measure success. >> we all agree we have one commander in chief in the country. that's the instates. success in afghanistan is going to be identified by the government standing up and making sure there's security in theed you processes. >> in a ceremony this morning e he officially took chance. we have more from bagram air base on how some of those troops are s
u.s. troops in iraq today. he's celebrating the fourth for the second straight year there and he's discussing the country's political future and withdrawal perhaps for your the us troops. >>> the president wants to draw down. cannery crowley asked if that means the nation building plan has been successful. >> it's never going to be san diego. it's going to always be the wild west. afghanistan is the same way. we're never going to make it like we are here. we don't want it like we...
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the u.s./mexico border in san diego, right over there is mexico where authorities have discovered a drug tunnel that frankly boggles the mind. they've just now opened it up for us. we're the first reporters to get into the tunnel. also tonight an arrest warrant for the man behind wikileaks, julian assange is now on interpol's most wanted list on sex crime charges. in an interview today from an unknown location he said secretary of state hillary clinton should resign. the u.s. is looking at possible charges against him for espionage but tonight the search is on for him. we'll have the latest on that. plus that new pentagon report on ending don't ask don't tell. see what the troops say about serving with openly gay comrades, showering with them, living with them and what both sides of this long and bitter fight say about this report this evening. we begin tonight with breaking news with an exclusive look incited the drug tunnel recently discovered between the u.s./mexico border. it was discovere
the u.s./mexico border in san diego, right over there is mexico where authorities have discovered a drug tunnel that frankly boggles the mind. they've just now opened it up for us. we're the first reporters to get into the tunnel. also tonight an arrest warrant for the man behind wikileaks, julian assange is now on interpol's most wanted list on sex crime charges. in an interview today from an unknown location he said secretary of state hillary clinton should resign. the u.s. is looking at...
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in 2009, more u.s. troops hospitalized for mental health issues than physical injuries. take a look at that. it should say a lot to anybody who looks at those numbers. it's worse for those serving multiple tours. if you are redeployed, the rate goes up. the numbers are making it increasingly clear that this is a problem. officials are taking notice. joining me is tom tarantino, an iraq veteran. thanks for joining us. >> thanks for having me, sanjay. >>> people referred to it as the elephant in the room talking about mental health issues. i know for a long time, they thought about mental health issues as a disorder as opposed to an injury. the thinking is starting to change now. the suicide rates, tom, are so disheartening they are creeping above civilian rates. why do you think the numbers continue to rise and do you think it's a problem that can be addressed? >> it can be addressed. it's a symptom of a force that's breaking. it's a force that's stressed to the point where things are starting to go wrong. i think we are starting to see that the top brass at the pentagon
in 2009, more u.s. troops hospitalized for mental health issues than physical injuries. take a look at that. it should say a lot to anybody who looks at those numbers. it's worse for those serving multiple tours. if you are redeployed, the rate goes up. the numbers are making it increasingly clear that this is a problem. officials are taking notice. joining me is tom tarantino, an iraq veteran. thanks for joining us. >> thanks for having me, sanjay. >>> people referred to it as...
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i witnessed how u.s. debt and u.s. deficits been growing since time ago. but it's accelerating. and i think it's a very dangerous place what is going on today here in the united states. and i would ask anybody that is involved to find out a solution. because if not, only going to work against the u.s. economy. it will with the rest of the world. and i think that this moment just coming out of that other mammoth crisis that was also created in this nation, the world doesn't deserve this to be repeated. >> why has the world's number one superpower got itself into such a terrible mess financially? >> well, it's incredible. because people are not thinking on the future. people is thinking on today. so the savings rate of this nation is very poor. in exchange, the consumption rate is incredible. so people and specifically government doesn't seem to be thinking about the next generation. and i think they deserve this nation to be much more careful than just out to spend itself. and when we have this huge challenge coming from asia, this transfer of this ship from the west to the east,
i witnessed how u.s. debt and u.s. deficits been growing since time ago. but it's accelerating. and i think it's a very dangerous place what is going on today here in the united states. and i would ask anybody that is involved to find out a solution. because if not, only going to work against the u.s. economy. it will with the rest of the world. and i think that this moment just coming out of that other mammoth crisis that was also created in this nation, the world doesn't deserve this to be...
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they complained to the u.s. department of labor and the louisiana workforce commission. >> when we landed in l.a., we were given a new contract, which they wanted us to sign. when we read it, there's another round of fees that we need to pay off the second year. >> reporter: the louisiana federation of teachers alleges recruiters threatened to send the migrant teachers back to the philippines if they didn't pay up. going home would mean big debts and no jobs to pay them off. >> it was a cash cow. >> reporter: you could get the visa reupped twice. >> yes. paperwork was being held by the recruiter. so, yeah, there was a very -- i think it was a very, very orchestrated business plan. >> reporter: the workforce commission has ordered upi to pay back as much as $1.8 million in excessive fees. the company is appealing. a upi lawyer said this. there should be nothing wrong with charging a reasonable fee to off-set significant expense and organizational effort. he says all parties benefited. and the baton rouge school d
they complained to the u.s. department of labor and the louisiana workforce commission. >> when we landed in l.a., we were given a new contract, which they wanted us to sign. when we read it, there's another round of fees that we need to pay off the second year. >> reporter: the louisiana federation of teachers alleges recruiters threatened to send the migrant teachers back to the philippines if they didn't pay up. going home would mean big debts and no jobs to pay them off....
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the u.s. commander there watched mock drills yesterday. president obama wants u.s. troop levels in iraq reduced to 50,000 by the beginning of next month. >>> this week marks a change for the youngest detainee at guantanamo bay. jury selection is expected to begin in the trial of omar cotter. he was just 15 when he was captured on the battlefield of afghanistan. he is accused of throwing a grenade and planting land mines. if convicted, he could face a life sentence. >>> it could be the best or worst four years in a teenager's life. we have free advice from high school upperclassmen who wish they had known then what they know now. >>> welcome back. bells are ringing in high schools across the country. say it ain't so. as students start to return from their summer break, and student news anchor carl zeuss have a report from upperclassmen from tmi. carl, why should those high school students listen to these kids you talk to. >> they are all rising june yio and seniors, so they do have a couple years under their belt. they're part of an organization and had to be voted i
the u.s. commander there watched mock drills yesterday. president obama wants u.s. troop levels in iraq reduced to 50,000 by the beginning of next month. >>> this week marks a change for the youngest detainee at guantanamo bay. jury selection is expected to begin in the trial of omar cotter. he was just 15 when he was captured on the battlefield of afghanistan. he is accused of throwing a grenade and planting land mines. if convicted, he could face a life sentence. >>> it...
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a u.s. agent shot and killed in an ambush on a dangerous stretch of highway, smack in the middle of a drug war. but it doesn't. mary and amadar zapata have questions that point to a cover-up from their own government. namely, were the guns sold illegally in texas and allowed to, quote, walk from texas into mexico with no hopes of tracking them? >> why has it been so hard to get the answers that you want? >> i don't know. i expected to have a response or a report 30, 45 days afterwards. >> it's been more than a year? >> it's been a year and you're talking about the government, the u.s. government in conjunction with the mexican government. why is it taking so long? >> the chairman of the house committee on oversight and government reform already investigating a similar operation, called fast and furious, that allowed guns to walk from arizona to mexico says what happened in texas looks very similar. in fast and furious, authorities lost track of thousands of smuggled weapons, two of them turn
a u.s. agent shot and killed in an ambush on a dangerous stretch of highway, smack in the middle of a drug war. but it doesn't. mary and amadar zapata have questions that point to a cover-up from their own government. namely, were the guns sold illegally in texas and allowed to, quote, walk from texas into mexico with no hopes of tracking them? >> why has it been so hard to get the answers that you want? >> i don't know. i expected to have a response or a report 30, 45 days...
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meanwhile, the u.s. state department is offering to evacuate family members of its staff from bangkok and urging americans not to travel to the thai capital. >>> in california, a former food network chef is under arrest in an alleged murder for hire plot. juan-carlos cruz is accused of recruiting homeless people to kill an unidentified person. the plan fell apart when the homeless people he allegedly solicited actually contacted police, according to officials. cruz was the host of "calorie commando." his arraignment is scheduled for monday. >>> this is a portion of the hour we always look forward to, just minutes away now from our weekly look at the latest, greatest viral videos out there. josh levs is here to tell us all about it. what's ahead? >> we will give a little glimpse. you will love what we got coming up. first, maybe the most unlikely vehicle ever featured in a hit rap video. the mini van. this, believe it or not, is going viral and it just might help a troubled automaker. plus, as always, we
meanwhile, the u.s. state department is offering to evacuate family members of its staff from bangkok and urging americans not to travel to the thai capital. >>> in california, a former food network chef is under arrest in an alleged murder for hire plot. juan-carlos cruz is accused of recruiting homeless people to kill an unidentified person. the plan fell apart when the homeless people he allegedly solicited actually contacted police, according to officials. cruz was the host of...
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according to the u.s. conference of bishops. very few of those accused ever make it to a criminal trial. often because by the time victims come forward, the fach yut of limitations for the crime has passed. at that point even if a priest admits to the abuse, he cannot go to jail. >> the only reason why they weren't really convicted is because the church gave them a safe harbor and hid them. if the church had done what every school, you know, civic organization faced with sexual abuse would have, it should have done at the time, namely alert the police, these priests would have been arrested. >> reporter: boucher says former priest carl sutfin is one example. a report from the los angeles archdiocese says he's accused of molesting 18 boys. even though he admits he's guilty, he's never been convicted. his victims came forward too late. now 79 years old, we found him living in ventura, california. about 90 miles north of los angeles. you have admitted the child molestation. do you think the public should know where you live? >> the
according to the u.s. conference of bishops. very few of those accused ever make it to a criminal trial. often because by the time victims come forward, the fach yut of limitations for the crime has passed. at that point even if a priest admits to the abuse, he cannot go to jail. >> the only reason why they weren't really convicted is because the church gave them a safe harbor and hid them. if the church had done what every school, you know, civic organization faced with sexual abuse...
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but for u.s. authorities, of most interest what they found in this large room was three tons of marijuana found in this room as well as in bundles a little bit further up. the tunnel begins to move upward toward the surface in these very large steps that have been basically hewn out of the rock and soil. it's a very steep climb, climb about 70 feet from that big room downstairs. to an area, we're about ten feet or so away from the street level. and it just goes straight up. there's actually an area where you can stand up for the first time, fully upright. if you look up right up here, that's actually the bottom of a sidewalk right outside this warehouse in san diego. so we're very close now to the surface to the ground. and then the -- this is the hole the concrete flooring, and i'll show you where we are. this is where the tunnel emerges on the u.s. side. this is a warehouse in otay mesa. when they discovered this tunnel, it was just covered, the hole was covered with this piece of sheetrock. and
but for u.s. authorities, of most interest what they found in this large room was three tons of marijuana found in this room as well as in bundles a little bit further up. the tunnel begins to move upward toward the surface in these very large steps that have been basically hewn out of the rock and soil. it's a very steep climb, climb about 70 feet from that big room downstairs. to an area, we're about ten feet or so away from the street level. and it just goes straight up. there's actually an...
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eight times the u.s. homicide rate. fueling the violence, narco trafficking as mexico's cartel s move south. what we are talking about really is in many of these areas is on governed space. these are the authorities. >> yes. >> we are briefed by a dea agent who asked not to reveal his face. . >> the m 240 machine gun, part of the 762 round and we need help where we are going. dodging storms, we flew with the dea on two gun ships into a no man's land in guatemala that soon becomes uninhabited stretches of jungle and much was flood because of the rainy season. soon we were flying over clandestine landing strips used for smuggling drugs from venezuela. sometimes the planes crashed and since one load of cocaine more than paid for a plane, often they were just abandoned. there is an airplane carcass right there below me. you can see it has birds on it and it crash landed. it's a little flooded from the rains, but when it's dry, there is about 30 to 40 aircraft just laying out here. all of them were abandoned after they broug
eight times the u.s. homicide rate. fueling the violence, narco trafficking as mexico's cartel s move south. what we are talking about really is in many of these areas is on governed space. these are the authorities. >> yes. >> we are briefed by a dea agent who asked not to reveal his face. . >> the m 240 machine gun, part of the 762 round and we need help where we are going. dodging storms, we flew with the dea on two gun ships into a no man's land in guatemala that soon...
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his lawyers say the u.s. soldier accused of killing 16 afghan civilians was not drunk at the time and has no memory of the massacre. staff sergeant robert bale's lead attorney says his client doesn't remember the killing spree. bale's wife has called the rampage a terrible and heart breaking tragedy. >> we're keeping an eye on some severe weather, parts of texas, louisiana, oklahoma and arkansas. they're gracing for heavy rain and possibility of flash floods. it's the same weather system that spawned this tornado last night near san antonio. a proposal to make the deficit smaller calls for major tax reform and overhaul of medicare. it's called a sharp contrast to democrats. we are sharpening the contrast between the path that we're proposing and the path that debt and decline that president places upon. and yes, we do believe that our nominee, whoever this person is going to be is going to be perfectly consistent with this. i've spoken to all these guys. they believe we're heading in the right direction. >> t
his lawyers say the u.s. soldier accused of killing 16 afghan civilians was not drunk at the time and has no memory of the massacre. staff sergeant robert bale's lead attorney says his client doesn't remember the killing spree. bale's wife has called the rampage a terrible and heart breaking tragedy. >> we're keeping an eye on some severe weather, parts of texas, louisiana, oklahoma and arkansas. they're gracing for heavy rain and possibility of flash floods. it's the same weather system...
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u.s. supreme court, they will agree. right now it has no impact on us, on virginia. >> governor, let me ask you this. first of all, do you think the people of michigan would be ready to allow same-sex marriage, and do you from a political standpoint believe this is a federal -- an issue that will ultimately be something the federal government will have to decide, or is this a state issue? >> well, all these states have adopted these constitutional prohibitions, including michigan in 2004. by, you know, a pretty significant majority. but this is what the constitution and the interpretation of the constitution by the courts is for. i mean, the judicial branch is not supposed to be a branch that simply ratifies the will of the majority if, in fact, it violates the constitution. and that's what exactly the judge in the district court in california decided. and the court, i think, went through very clearly the evidence, the facts, very long opinion, but decided that the law as applied to these
u.s. supreme court, they will agree. right now it has no impact on us, on virginia. >> governor, let me ask you this. first of all, do you think the people of michigan would be ready to allow same-sex marriage, and do you from a political standpoint believe this is a federal -- an issue that will ultimately be something the federal government will have to decide, or is this a state issue? >> well, all these states have adopted these constitutional prohibitions, including michigan in...
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he became a naturalized u.s. citizen last year. and sheriff joe arpaio, of maricopa county, arizona. he returns to our cameras. he's been called the toughest sheriff in america. all right, carlos, what's your serious problem with this law? >> well, first of all, i am not carpooling in arizona, i'll tell you that right now. well, the basic problem with the law is, and here's the way i see it. i'm not defending illegal aliens. i'm defending americans. i think if you pull over americans like myself because i happen to be speaking spanish in my car, or because i happen to have ten family members who look like me in my car, that's a violation of civil rights. i completely understand why officers like this law. because of course it makes it easier for them to do their job. but it will be easy to ask black kids, hey, show me your drug because you're showing saggy pants. put everybody who's white between the ages of -- hey, we've got serious killers on the look you fill the profile. this isn't right. >> larry: let's say it's midnight, sher
he became a naturalized u.s. citizen last year. and sheriff joe arpaio, of maricopa county, arizona. he returns to our cameras. he's been called the toughest sheriff in america. all right, carlos, what's your serious problem with this law? >> well, first of all, i am not carpooling in arizona, i'll tell you that right now. well, the basic problem with the law is, and here's the way i see it. i'm not defending illegal aliens. i'm defending americans. i think if you pull over americans like...
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you heard u.s. military officials saying that while this may be a devastating blow and setback to al qaeda in iraq, everybody had to be on guard here because al qaeda could regroup and carry out devastating attacks. while we don't yet know if al qaeda is behind these attacks we do know that these are attacks targeting shiites. and it is a type of attack that would be sectarian violence. so that's what's raising the concern. the al qaeda regrouping, resure gent, able to do this, will they be able to continue? >> if it's sectarian does this affect that very delicate space we're in in iraq right now where there's been this election and no clear winner in terms of who forms the next government. >> ali, this is one of the biggest concerns here right now. for months, because it took so long to get the elections in order, to get them to happen, to pass an election law, get the elections to not be delayed, have them happen, such an ordeal. for months people were roid the longer it was drawn out the more pro
you heard u.s. military officials saying that while this may be a devastating blow and setback to al qaeda in iraq, everybody had to be on guard here because al qaeda could regroup and carry out devastating attacks. while we don't yet know if al qaeda is behind these attacks we do know that these are attacks targeting shiites. and it is a type of attack that would be sectarian violence. so that's what's raising the concern. the al qaeda regrouping, resure gent, able to do this, will they be...
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cnn has confirmed at least six other u.s. citizens have been injured. multiple sources report the deathstyle in the dozens. >>> twin explosions rocked a restaurant and a rugby club. crowds gathered at both locations to watch sunday's final of the world cup. hard-line rebels are suspected by police but so far there's no claim of responsibility. >>> the gulf of mexico, bp hopes to have its new and i'm proved containment cap in place as early as wednesday. the massive device is designed to completely seal the broken well so that all the oil can be collected by a fleet of surface ships. >>> the fugitive teenager known as the barefoot band sit behind bars. police in the bahamas captured colton harris-moore early sunday after a high-speed boat chase. officers had to shoot out the motors of his stolen boat. the 19-year-old harris-moore had been on the run for two years after a lengthy crime spree in the pacific northwest. he arrived in the bahamas last weekend in a stolen plane. >>> spain is the new world cup soccer champion. the spaniardss defeated the nether
cnn has confirmed at least six other u.s. citizens have been injured. multiple sources report the deathstyle in the dozens. >>> twin explosions rocked a restaurant and a rugby club. crowds gathered at both locations to watch sunday's final of the world cup. hard-line rebels are suspected by police but so far there's no claim of responsibility. >>> the gulf of mexico, bp hopes to have its new and i'm proved containment cap in place as early as wednesday. the massive device is...
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>>> the worst oil disaster in u.s. history has not only devastated wildlife, but also the livelihoods of many businessmen and women in the gulf. tyson, i want to ask you, it's bizarre to me while we see the devastation in the gulf is affecting so many people, the rest of us around america really haven't felt an economic impact. will we? >> we may in some circumstances. you're right that it is just a geographic crisis for those living in the coastal gulf states. particularly those that rely on commercial fishing and tourism for their livelihoods. those folks have been heavily impacted and the payments by bp so far have not been adequate to make up for their lost income. in terms of energy prices, the vast majority of americans were not experiencing price increases because for all the hype, the offshore drilling, moratorium and the spill has not sent panic with energy traders so the price of oiled and gasoline have remained very stable and even though fish from the gulf of mexico represents about a fifth of u.s. demand,
>>> the worst oil disaster in u.s. history has not only devastated wildlife, but also the livelihoods of many businessmen and women in the gulf. tyson, i want to ask you, it's bizarre to me while we see the devastation in the gulf is affecting so many people, the rest of us around america really haven't felt an economic impact. will we? >> we may in some circumstances. you're right that it is just a geographic crisis for those living in the coastal gulf states. particularly those...
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it's the biggest leak of u.s. military records in history. >> we appreciate you as always. >>> less than a year since a massive earthquake devastated haiti, the people are still trying to recover. they are mourning the loss of loved ones. now, there's another tragedy. a cholera outbreak. we have what is being done to help. >> reporter: a chaotic scene in the town of st. mark where hospitals are overflowing. witnesses say the sick are lined up. many on stretchers. some waiting 24 hours or more to get medical care. the red cross and other humanitarian agencies are rushing doctors, medical supplies and clean water to the affected region. the doctors call it the biggest medical crisis in haiti since the january earthquake. >> caller: it's a worrying situation. we are concerned. we are mobilizing much more tomorrow to make sure we have it. >> reporter: haiti's prime minister confirmed the outbreak, the first in the country in decades. >> we do everything that has to be done in that case. we have confirmed cholera. >> r
it's the biggest leak of u.s. military records in history. >> we appreciate you as always. >>> less than a year since a massive earthquake devastated haiti, the people are still trying to recover. they are mourning the loss of loved ones. now, there's another tragedy. a cholera outbreak. we have what is being done to help. >> reporter: a chaotic scene in the town of st. mark where hospitals are overflowing. witnesses say the sick are lined up. many on stretchers. some...
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it gave amnesty to something like three million undocumented workers that were in the u.s. at that time. now 25 years later there are between 11 and 15 million, depending on who you believe. so what makes you think that going around and documenting illegals wouldn't just sort of say to others come on in, eventually you'll get your citizenship? >> well, what is being proposed now by responsible republicans, like president bush several years ago and president reagan, is it's not an amnesty. what they're saying is let's have a path to legalization. if you speak english, you pass a background check. if you pay back taxes, if you get behind those that are trying to get here legally, then eventually you get a packed legalization. not citizenship. it will take about ten years eventually to maybe be eligible for citizenship. that is not an amnesty, that is basically saying that with the 11 million that we have here illegally, we're going to give them an opportunity to show that they embrace american values, they can work here if they're law-abiding. as i said if they satisfy those
it gave amnesty to something like three million undocumented workers that were in the u.s. at that time. now 25 years later there are between 11 and 15 million, depending on who you believe. so what makes you think that going around and documenting illegals wouldn't just sort of say to others come on in, eventually you'll get your citizenship? >> well, what is being proposed now by responsible republicans, like president bush several years ago and president reagan, is it's not an amnesty....
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so it's better that the u.s. is growing than if the u.s. were in a recession. it's not going to make that much of a difference. i think japan controls its own destiny. once they get over the rescue element and that's really critical because there's lives involved here, once they get over that, they're going to embark on a reconstruction program which is going to take a long time. and hopefully that acts as a cats lift for what they've been missing for the last 20 years. the enough political unity to put this country on a high growth path. >> i hope that's the case. thank you very much indeed. >>> one of the most striking things about the aftermath of the disaster in japan is the calm and stoicism of the japanese people. joining me now is a man who spent a lot of time in japan. "the new york times'" nick cristophe. you were actually in japan. you were the tokyo bureau chief for "the new york times" in the kobe earthquake of 1995. news 4 been through a similar scenario -- you've been through a similar scenario there. what is it about the japanese people that allo
so it's better that the u.s. is growing than if the u.s. were in a recession. it's not going to make that much of a difference. i think japan controls its own destiny. once they get over the rescue element and that's really critical because there's lives involved here, once they get over that, they're going to embark on a reconstruction program which is going to take a long time. and hopefully that acts as a cats lift for what they've been missing for the last 20 years. the enough political...
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the practice of the u.s. military, where gay and lesbian service men and women couldn't serve, if they were going to be open about their sexual orientation. this has been a very controversial topic. it's had a very long and winding road. especially in the senate. most recently this was attached to a larger defense measure, defense authorization bill. and this was one of the reasons that that defense authorization bill failed. because of this controversial topic, as well as some others. in the end, the house ended up passing a stand-alone "don't ask, don't tell" repeal. that is what went through the senate today. today you're hearing from supporters like senator joe lieberman, an independent from connecticut who said this is about righting a wrong. and susan collins of maine who said this is making sure anyone can serve in the military as long as they're willing to put on a uniform and fight for the freedoms of all americans. but senator john mccain, he stood on the senate floor today and said he is concerned
the practice of the u.s. military, where gay and lesbian service men and women couldn't serve, if they were going to be open about their sexual orientation. this has been a very controversial topic. it's had a very long and winding road. especially in the senate. most recently this was attached to a larger defense measure, defense authorization bill. and this was one of the reasons that that defense authorization bill failed. because of this controversial topic, as well as some others. in the...
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people from big leagues, also the negro leagues playing in mexico because they were not playing in the u.s. they were really great players all through mexico. >> larry: you are a yankee fan, though. >> yes. can i take my coat off? >> larry: ah-ha. i've had many thrills in my life. this is one of them, that you would take off your jacket and wear suspenders. >> i admire you a lot, and -- i want to make it more near to -- with you. and but you were telling me about the yankees. yes, i was very little when i saw the movie of "babe ruth," then the other, lou gehrig with gary cooper, and it was joe dimaio and the radio was telling about -- and that was the time that the yankees and dodgers made great world series for many years, this time was fantastic. >> larry: do you ever want to buy a ball club? >> no. i prefer to enjoy. i think if you buy it you will look at it like a business and you will not enjoy. >> larry: it would probably -- yeah, it would become a business. >> yes. i prefer to enjoy. >> larry: family is still the most important thing, right? >> by sure. >> larry: by far. >> by far.
people from big leagues, also the negro leagues playing in mexico because they were not playing in the u.s. they were really great players all through mexico. >> larry: you are a yankee fan, though. >> yes. can i take my coat off? >> larry: ah-ha. i've had many thrills in my life. this is one of them, that you would take off your jacket and wear suspenders. >> i admire you a lot, and -- i want to make it more near to -- with you. and but you were telling me about the...
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nick peyton walsh embedded with u.s. forces when a military outpost came under attack by the taliban. u.s. troops were forced to take cover until reinforcements could arrive. at least five insurgents were killed in this battle. >>> let's talk about money. christine romans, i saw you covering it yesterday. president obama is made about reaction over the debt ceiling. >> the debt ceiling debate as it ticks closer and closer to august 2nd, very important, ali. this is say money and personal finance story. the world is watching to see if the u.s. can get its long-term fiscal issues under control and short term can pay the bills. the president said it yesterday, we already spent this money. congress already spent this money. the world is watching to make sure the u.s. isn't at some point deciding what bills it's going to pay and what bills it's not going to pay. this is incredibly important to confidence overall. stocks have been up for three days. stocks and bonds and the markets have been pro session the fact that the u.s.
nick peyton walsh embedded with u.s. forces when a military outpost came under attack by the taliban. u.s. troops were forced to take cover until reinforcements could arrive. at least five insurgents were killed in this battle. >>> let's talk about money. christine romans, i saw you covering it yesterday. president obama is made about reaction over the debt ceiling. >> the debt ceiling debate as it ticks closer and closer to august 2nd, very important, ali. this is say money and...
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>> he was interviewed by the u.s. marshall service. and he has provided them some useful information. there is a nationwide search for these two escapees and their cohort, miss welch, and hopefully they'll be taken into custody very soon. >> do you believe they're all still together? >> the two plus her, yes. we think they are still together. >> and obviously, i mean, given their records, they should be considered extremely dangerous? >> it's believed that they are armed and they certainly should be considered dangerous. if anybody spots them, they should call law enforcement or 911 and not try to intervene. >> mr. ryan, i know it's been a busy day for you, i appreciate your time, thank you. >> join the live chat right now at ac360com. >>> coming up, bp's latest plan to seal the well in the gulf. new information about the flow rate. i was short of breath, so i couldn't always do what i wanted to do. but five minutes ago, i took symbicort, and symbicort is already helping significantly improve my lung function. so, today, i've noticed a
>> he was interviewed by the u.s. marshall service. and he has provided them some useful information. there is a nationwide search for these two escapees and their cohort, miss welch, and hopefully they'll be taken into custody very soon. >> do you believe they're all still together? >> the two plus her, yes. we think they are still together. >> and obviously, i mean, given their records, they should be considered extremely dangerous? >> it's believed that they are...
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raul castro's daughter talks about a scenario of a u.s.-cuba prisoner swap. >>> and how two top obama administration officials supposedly stood chest to chest like a schoolyard fight
raul castro's daughter talks about a scenario of a u.s.-cuba prisoner swap. >>> and how two top obama administration officials supposedly stood chest to chest like a schoolyard fight
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immigrant visiting the u.s. during a soccer game, rushed to the hospital, his family cannot pay the hospital bills. so who is? is anyone? [ artis brown ] america is facing some tough challenges right now. two of the most important are energy security and economic growth. north america actually has one of the largest oil reserves in the world. a large part of that is oil sands. this resource has the ability to create hundreds of thousands of jobs. at our kearl project in canada, we'll be able to produce these oil sands with the same emissions as many other oils and that's a huge breakthrough. that's good for our country's energy security and our economy. i tell you what i can spend. i do my best to make it work. i'm back on the road safely. and i saved you money on brakes. that's personal pricing. >>> jesus is it in a hospital on life support who collapsed during this soccer game. his wife, who is american, cannot afford the hospital bill and was only given two choices because he doesn't have insurance and is not
immigrant visiting the u.s. during a soccer game, rushed to the hospital, his family cannot pay the hospital bills. so who is? is anyone? [ artis brown ] america is facing some tough challenges right now. two of the most important are energy security and economic growth. north america actually has one of the largest oil reserves in the world. a large part of that is oil sands. this resource has the ability to create hundreds of thousands of jobs. at our kearl project in canada, we'll be able to...
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the u.s. in part is the way it values its currency. he is an economist and professor at the maryland school of business. peter, let's get right to it. you say we either get china to play fair or we're headed for a depression. >> absolutely. if china doesn't play fair, there is not enough demand for what americans make. to create jobs, businesses need customers and capital. the customer side, there is just not enough demand for what americans make because we spend so much in china and it's not just its cheap labor. it underdefines its currency by 40%. either we're going to grow very slowly or we're going to tank, but we're not going to recover quickly enough to generate jobs. >> let's turn to richard quest who is host of cnn's "quest hee means business." $220 billion sounds like a gap we need to close, but china produces goods a lot more cheaply which means folks like me in america gets to pay less for things, so what's wrong with that? >> jessica, it's very simple the the day you are prepared
the u.s. in part is the way it values its currency. he is an economist and professor at the maryland school of business. peter, let's get right to it. you say we either get china to play fair or we're headed for a depression. >> absolutely. if china doesn't play fair, there is not enough demand for what americans make. to create jobs, businesses need customers and capital. the customer side, there is just not enough demand for what americans make because we spend so much in china and it's...
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a drive-by shooting and may be part of the turf war of drug games and usually happens closer to the u.s. border but there's been an uptick recently. >>> in cairo, egypt's military rulers are wasting little time taking charge. the constitution has been suspended and parliament is no more. the military says it has no intention of staying longer than necessary. it vows to return power to civilian leadership in six months or when elections can be held. egyptian activists warn of more mass demonstrations if the military does not act quickly to restore confidence. there are growing signs of life returning to normal. just ahead. >>> to the east of egypt. pro democracy activists hope to force change in their own nations. 00 hundreds of protesters marched in yemen's capital and their path was blocked, first mubarak and now ali, who ruled them 32 years. witnesses reported seeing scuffles between demonstrators and police, at least 12 people arrested. >>> in algerialgeria, pro democ activisting calling for another rally one week from today after a much bigger protests in the capital. the state depa
a drive-by shooting and may be part of the turf war of drug games and usually happens closer to the u.s. border but there's been an uptick recently. >>> in cairo, egypt's military rulers are wasting little time taking charge. the constitution has been suspended and parliament is no more. the military says it has no intention of staying longer than necessary. it vows to return power to civilian leadership in six months or when elections can be held. egyptian activists warn of more mass...
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the u.s. fighters that drove people out in the '80s. he also said, quote, fanaticism and terrorism have no place in islam. critics say that he has not repudiated hamas. they would like the preservation committee declare the site, right there, now a dilapidated former clothing store, protected. the outcry today was intense and emotional at the hearing. the commission said the building is not a landmark. that means it can be demolished and the islamic center can go forward. opponents plan to sue. there are plenty of big named opponents to tell you about. sarah palin weighed in and she called for peace-keeping muslims in her words to "refudiate" it. newt gingrich said there should be no mosque near ground zero, so long as there are no churches in saudi arabia. the anti-defamation league denounced the planned location because it says it will cause 9/11 victims more pain. former congressman rick lazio running for governor of new york is calling for an investigation into the funding of the center. m
the u.s. fighters that drove people out in the '80s. he also said, quote, fanaticism and terrorism have no place in islam. critics say that he has not repudiated hamas. they would like the preservation committee declare the site, right there, now a dilapidated former clothing store, protected. the outcry today was intense and emotional at the hearing. the commission said the building is not a landmark. that means it can be demolished and the islamic center can go forward. opponents plan to sue....
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five democratic u.s. senators want hearings to investigate. >> we now see that bp has spoken to the uk, talked about this enormous $20 billion dollar deal that might be go on with libya. >> reporter: despite denials of a quid pro quo, he wants mcgentleman he's back in his cell. is it realistic to think they'll send him back. >>> the uls is not as weak as the united kingdom. and i hope prime minister cameron has the courage and conviction to say it was wrong. we can fix this. we can do something about it. we don't have to be victims again. >> reporter: while the debate shows no signs of slows down, what are the chances that mcgahee will be returned to prison? most agree, slim to none. susan candiotti, cnn, new york. >>> all right. thanks you. bonnie schneider joins us now. we were talking yesterday about these heat warnings all the across the country, especially the dessert southwest. >> we're still dealing with heat, most of the country. i'll talk about severe weather because unusually speaking we had rep
five democratic u.s. senators want hearings to investigate. >> we now see that bp has spoken to the uk, talked about this enormous $20 billion dollar deal that might be go on with libya. >> reporter: despite denials of a quid pro quo, he wants mcgentleman he's back in his cell. is it realistic to think they'll send him back. >>> the uls is not as weak as the united kingdom. and i hope prime minister cameron has the courage and conviction to say it was wrong. we can fix...
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one in four kids in the u.s. faces hunger. it's not always easy to see the signs, but in this land of plenty there are kids that don't know where they will get their next meal. >> you're a spokesman for the no kid hungry cam pin. quickly, tell me what it is in its essence. >> it's about ending childhood hunger here in america and we're doing that by going state by state, working with governors and mayors and, you know, heads of food pantries and so forth, finding out what -- where is the bottleneck because here in america we have enough food, we have programs that we know can end hunger but it's the access to those programs that's really a huge problem. >> is president obama doing the right amount of stuff, do you think? >> he's the guy who really put the whole thing in context when he was campaigning. he said, we're going to end childhood hunger here in america by 2015 and that really got all of the hunger organizations to pay attention. >> it's not going to happen, is it? >> he said -- they said, our president, for the first
one in four kids in the u.s. faces hunger. it's not always easy to see the signs, but in this land of plenty there are kids that don't know where they will get their next meal. >> you're a spokesman for the no kid hungry cam pin. quickly, tell me what it is in its essence. >> it's about ending childhood hunger here in america and we're doing that by going state by state, working with governors and mayors and, you know, heads of food pantries and so forth, finding out what -- where...
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so they had been eyes peeled of the u.s. intelligence community and the u.s. military on yemen for months now looking for him. by all accounts, when they finally got their chance, they took the shot. candy? >> we've heard a lot of talk today about how this was a joint u.s./yemeni government operation. do you have a sense at all about how much involvement the yemeni's actually had? we do know the drone was a cia drone. that's what we're told. what was the yemeni part. >> that remains to be seen. they may have provided some assistance on the ground in understanding where his hideout was. that would be something that would be tough for the u.s. to figure out, pretty -- a little easier for the yemeni forces to figure out. they understand the ground, they understand the tribal structure on the ground in yemen and where awlaki may have been hiding out. to track him and then be able to call in a drone with that kind of firepower, with that kind of precision targeting, with jets over head ready to drop bombs if it came to that. that's the kind of sophisticated coordin
so they had been eyes peeled of the u.s. intelligence community and the u.s. military on yemen for months now looking for him. by all accounts, when they finally got their chance, they took the shot. candy? >> we've heard a lot of talk today about how this was a joint u.s./yemeni government operation. do you have a sense at all about how much involvement the yemeni's actually had? we do know the drone was a cia drone. that's what we're told. what was the yemeni part. >> that remains...